Polka Dot V Neck Smocked Blouse

Polka dots never really go away, and this blouse is a good reminder why. The v neckline keeps it flattering and open, the smocked ruching gives the body some shape, and the print does the rest. It is the sort of top that looks considered with almost no effort, which makes it a quiet workhorse in a wardrobe full of plainer things.

The fabric is 95% polyester and 5% spandex, so it is slightly stretchy and moves with you through a long day rather than fighting you. The ruching is what gives the blouse its shape, gathering the fabric so it skims instead of hanging straight. Sizes run S through 2XL and the chart below lists top length, bust and sleeve length for each. Those sleeve numbers are worth a look if you like a proper full length sleeve.

Styling is refreshingly straightforward. Tuck it into tailored trousers with a slide or a low heel and it handles a workday or a meeting. Leave it loose over jeans with sneakers and it becomes a weekend top instead. It sits well under a blazer, and a denim jacket over the top works for a cooler evening out. The white version reads light and fresh for spring and summer, while the black is the one that carries into autumn and works for dinner. Both keep the jewelry simple, since the print is already doing the talking.

Why you will love it

• Material composition: 95% polyester, 5% spandex
• Features: Ruched
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• V neckline with a smocked body and polka dot print
• Sizes S through 2XL
• Two colors: White and Black

Care

• Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.